The Klarion™ System

Rethink how you clean and sanitize

The Klarion system's exclusive electro-chemical activation (EGA) technology uses only high purity salt, water and electricity. An electrical current separates the positive­ and negative-charged ions out of a sodium chloride salt solution. The ions are pulled through proprietary ion exchange membranes to produce two powerful solutions: a sodium hydroxide cleaner and a hypochlorous acid sanitizer.

PROBLEM: A 40-year-old, employee-owned bakery was using chemicals with high chlorine concentrations to ensure the desired cleaning results were achieved. The bakery was having difficulty finding test equipment to validate the effectiveness of chemicals due to the high chlorine level. Another concern was the risk to worker safety due to the use of toxic chemistry.

SOLUTION: The Klarion system fit nicely in the bakery's chemical cage without any rework of floor space or existing equipment. The bakery started producing the Klarion cleaner and sanitizer on-demand. Its first use of the solutions was on food contact surfaces that were part of its ATP swabbing program. The test results revealed a slight reduction in "warn" and "fail" numbers and a reduction in cleaning time of 15 minutes per day. The next step was a side-by-side drain test. Using the current SSOP, the bakery tested for pathogens in drains containing the current chemistry and drains containing Klarion solutions. Both drains passed the tests.

Worker response to the Klarion system was extremely positive. Learning to use the system and the solutions was easy and the safety of the solutions enabled dramatic changes in PPE requirements. Additional benefits included easier removal of lecithin and built-up residue. Testing pH and ppm of free available chlorine was much easier with Klarion solutions compared to the chemicals previously used.

Today, the Klarion sodium hydroxide cleaner and hypochlorous acid sanitizer are produced daily, on-demand and used to clean nearly everything in the bakery. The transition to the system was painless- not a single SSOP required modification. The Klarion system helped the bakery meet its high cleaning standards, improve worker safety, productivity and happiness, and is a perfect complement to the company's commitment to the environment.

RESULT: When compared, the cost of Klarion system was about $200 USD more a month than the traditional chemicals previously used. However, when the reduction in cleaning time and savings on PPE was factored in, the cost was even. The bakery decided the safety and satisfaction of their employees was more important than any additional slight increase in cost.

Hatchery saves more than $1,300 USD a month with the Klarion system

PROBLEM: A large chicken hatchery was using traditional chemicals to clean and sanitize egg trays and other equipment. Concentrated chemicals in 55-gallon (208-liter) drums required special storage space and dilution prior to use. Costly personal protective equipment (PPE) was required for workers diluting and using chemicals. Worker morale was low due to the chemical exposure, and discomfort caused by wearing PPE. In addition, the chemicals required extra handling for disposal to prevent ground and waste water plant contamination.

SOLUTION: A Klarion™ EGS 6020 system now produces safer cleaning chemicals on-site, and on-demand and is achieving the hatcheries high standards for cleanliness. The solutions are as effective as the harsh chemicals used previously, but are fragrance-free and non-irritating to eyes and skin. PPE is no longer required and the solutions are drain and disposal safe.

Producing the solutions on-demand in ready-to-use concentrations has eliminated the need for special handling, storage and disposal of chemicals. Worker safety and morale has improved since personal protective equipment (PPE) is no longer required and the risk of chemical burns has been eliminated.

RESULT: The hatchery is saving more than $1,300 USD per month on chemical costs, waste water disposal, PPE and worker health issues.